Architecture

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by Paul Guyer (Author)What should our buildings look like? Or is their usability more important than their appearance? Paul Guyer argues that the fundamental goals of architecture first identified by the Roman architect Marcus Pollio Vitruvius - good construction, functionality, and aesthetic appeal - have remained valid despite constant changes in human activities, building materials and technologies, as well as in artistic styles and cultures. Guyer discusses philosophers and architects thr...

Fantastic Cities: A Coloring Book of Amazing Places Real and Imagined (Adult Coloring Books, City Coloring Books, Coloring Books for Adu - Paperback

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by Steve McDonald (Illustrator)This unique coloring book features immersive aerial views of real cities from around the world alongside gorgeously illustrated, Inception-like architectural mandalas. Artist Steve McDonald's beautifully rendered and detailed line work offers bird's-eye perspectives of visually arresting global locales from New York, London, and Paris to Istanbul, Tokyo, and Melbourne, Rio, Amsterdam, and many more. The adult coloring book's distinctive large square format offer...

American Icons: The Architecture of the United States: Visions and Defiance - Hardcover

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by Gestalten (Editor), Sam Lubell (Editor)Iconic architecture that shapes the American skylines.The development and expansion of cities in the United States over the last 150 years gave rise to one of the most ambitious and fastest growing building projects the world had ever seen. The landscape of cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and others, transformed immeasurably as a consequence of decades of construction, and some of the most iconic architecture in the world sits in the fo...

The Lego Architecture Idea Book: 1001 Ideas for Brickwork, Siding, Windows, Columns, Roofing, and Much, Much More - Hardcover

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by Alice Finch (Author)Take your creations to the next level with The LEGO Architecture Idea Book These clever building tips will give you endless inspiration for making your own amazing mansions, castles, houses, spooky shacks, and more. Every chapter includes ideas for creating architectural elements like columns, doors, windows, and walls. But rather than providing step-by-step instructions, the book includes helpful photography from every angle that shows you how to achieve the look, ada...

New York Art Deco: A Guide to Gotham's Jazz Age Architecture - Paperback

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by Anthony W. Robins (Author)Winner of a 2017-2018 New York City Book Award presented by the New York Society LibraryOf all the world's great cities, perhaps none is so defined by its Art Deco architecture as New York. Lively and informative, New York Art Deco leads readers step-by-step past the monuments of the 1920s and '30s that recast New York as the world's modern metropolis. Anthony W. Robins, New York's best-known Art Deco guide, includes an introductory essay describing the Art Deco p...

Build It! Volume 1: Make Supercool Models with Your Lego(r) Classic Set - Paperback

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by Jennifer Kemmeter (Author)With simple, step-by-step directions and a visually rich design, this unique series of instruction books for LEGO(R) creations helps young children learn and have fun simultaneously.The Build It! series of visually rich instruction books for LEGO(R) models is perfect for children ages 5 and up.Inside Volume 1 you'll find a range of creative models to put together--from animals to airplanes, street scenes to seascapes and much more, created using the LEGO(R) Classi...

Contemporary Japanese Architecture - Hardcover

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by Philip Jodidio (Editor)The contemporary architecture of Japan has long been among the most inventive in the world, recognized for sustainability and infinite creativity. No fewer than seven Japanese architects have won the Pritzker Prize. Since Osaka World Expo '70 brought contemporary forms center stage, Japan has been a key player in global architecture. With his intentionally limited vocabulary of geometric forms, Tadao Ando has since then put Japanese building on the world's cultural m...

Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross Sections of Everything - Hardcover

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by Richard Platt (Author), Stephen Biesty (Illustrator)How many rivets and bolts hold the wings of a Boeing 777 plane together? Why does an astronaut's spacesuit have a layer of liquid-cooled underwear? Who puts the jam in doughnuts? Find out the answers to these questions and much, much more in Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections of Everything. His intricate artwork will have children and adults alike poring over every detail, whether it's following the production line of a factory ma...

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by DK (Author)Discover the astounding ancient architecture, the history of civilization, and the beauty of our planet in these Wonders of the World.Become an eyewitness to the fascinating architectural feats and natural treasures of the world in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of more than 50 wonders of the world. Children will be mesmerized by human-made landscapes such as the Statue of Liberty to record-breaking natural marvels like the River Nile. This ...

Coastal Blues: Mrs. Howard's Guide to Decorating with the Colors of the Sea and Sky - Hardcover

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by Phoebe Howard (Author)"Known for her stunning Southern style." --Oprah.com "The reigning queen of Southern design." --USA Today From design expert (and interior design readers' favorite) Phoebe Howard comes a book focused on decorating with beautiful blue color schemes. Coastal Blues is a glorious decor book filled with inspiring images of beach houses, seacoast getaways, vacation cottages, and luxurious seaside manors. It is also a hardworking how-to-get-the-look book that offers solid ...

Architecture, Not Architecture: Diller Scofidio + Renfro - Hardcover

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by Diller Scofidio + Renfro (Author) The first comprehensive monograph on the cross-disciplinary practice including over 100 built and ephemeral works Since its founding in 1981, New York-based studio Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R) has designed some of the world's most revered civic spaces and cultural institutions. Their practice covers architecture, urban design, installation art, performance, digital media, and print. From the renowned High Line in New York City to the upcoming V&A ...

Hidden Homes of Tuscany and Umbria: Inspirational Interiors in Rural Italy - Hardcover

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by Caroline Clifton Mogg (Author)Featuring an array of beautiful homes, Hidden Homes of Tuscany and Umbria is a spectacular celebration of one of the best-loved and most alluring regions of Italy. Steeped in history, Tuscany has always exerted an irresistible hold on the romantic imagination. Its rich cultural legacy is reflected in the local interior style, which confidently borrows from other eras and places, resulting in a look that is chic, original and always easy to live with. This insp...

The Progressive Architecture of Frederick G. Scheibler, Jr - Paperback

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by Martin Aurand (Author)Frederick G. Scheibler, Jr. (1872-1958) was the rare turn-of-the-century American architect who looked to progressive movements such as Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts for inspiration, rather than conventional styles. His fresh house designs and plans for apartment buildings and multifamily "group cottages" feature dramatic massing, rich detailing, and a wide variety of materials. Scheibler envisioned each building as a work of art, integrating architecture and orname...

Planting in a Post-Wild World: Designing Plant Communities for Resilient Landscapes - Hardcover

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by Thomas Rainer (Author), Claudia West (Author)"As practical as it is poetic. . . . an optimistic call to action." --Chicago Tribune Over time, with industrialization and urban sprawl, we have driven nature out of our neighborhoods and cities. But we can invite it back by designing landscapes that look and function more like they do in the wild: robust, diverse, and visually harmonious. Planting in a Post-Wild World by Thomas Rainer and Claudia West is an inspiring call to action dedicated ...

Architecture and Affect in the Middle Ages - Hardcover

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by Paul Binski (Author)How did people living in the Middle Ages respond to spectacular buildings, such as the Gothic cathedrals? While contemporary scholarship places a large emphasis on the emotional content of Western medieval figurative art, the emotion of architecture has largely gone undiscussed. In a radical new approach, Architecture and Affect in the Middle Ages explores the relationship between medieval buildings and the complexity of experience they engendered. Paul Binski examines ...

Caesarius of Arles: Life, Testament, Letters - Paperback

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by Caesarius Of Arles (Author), William E. Klingshirn (Commentaries by), William E. Klingshirn (Translator)Caesarius was born in 469/70 and served as Bishop of Arles from 502 until his death in 542. Originally trained as a monk at L?rins, he devoted himself as Bishop to an ambitious programme of church reform and Christianization inspired by strict monastic standards of piety. Best known as a preacher, with a corpus of over 250 sermons, Caesarius also founded a monastery whose rule he compose...

Design for Dementia, Mental Health and Wellbeing: Co-Design, Interventions and Policy - Paperback

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by Kristina Niedderer (Editor), Geke Ludden (Editor), Tom Dening (Editor)This edited volume reflects on how design can contribute to people's wellbeing and mental health in the context of dementia, mental illness and neurodiversity. It is an important resource for designers, researchers, students, policy providers and health and care professionals. Author BiographyKristina Niedderer is Professor of Design at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.Geke Ludden is full Professor of Interaction D...

Abode: Thoughtful Living with Less - Hardcover

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by Serena Mitnik-Miller (Author), Mason St Peter (Author)From the founders of General Store, Abode is a collection of Serena Mitnik-Miller and Mason St. Peter's effortlessly cool, quintessentially California interiors, and a look at how to re-create that style anywhere. The yearning for a life of pared-down purity has built to a roar, and Serena Mitnik-Miller and Mason St. Peter--the husband-and-wife owners of General Store, one of California's most talked-about shops--are at the forefront....

Code Check Complete 3rd Edition: An Illustrated Guide to the Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical Codes - Spiral

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by Redwood Kardon (Author), Paddy Morrissey (Illustrator), Douglas Hansen (Author)If you are a builder, remodeler, building inspector, or anyone who plays a role in building a home, you know how invaluable a good reference book is for staying on top of codes. Now in its third edition, Code Check Complete combines the full versions of the individual Code Check titles into a single, complete, all-in-one guide to the most commonly cited code violations encountered by building inspectors. From g...

Decorate Like a Decorator: All You Need to Know to Design Like a Pro - Hardcover

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by Dara Caponigro (Author), Melinda Page (With)From FREDERIC magazine, the best - and most unexpected - decorating pro tips and tricks of the trade in one accessible guideDecorate Like a Decorator highlights the decorating tricks that only experienced designers know how to pull off - until now! Culled from FREDERIC magazine's educational columns, this book shares with readers more than one hundred decorator pro moves: like how to use stripes on the bias, upholster doors, deploy curtain tiebac...

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by Cliff Tan (Author), Dura Lee (Illustrator)A House Beautiful Best Design Book to Buy Now In an increasingly cramped world, a modern guide to opening up your living space-and your life-using the ancient principles of feng shui. The practice of feng shui, centuries old and rooted in ancient principles of harmony between people and their environments, has perhaps never been more necessary than in the modern world. As we pack our homes-and now our workspaces, too-into mere square footage, our ...

Too High and Too Steep: Reshaping Seattle's Topography - Paperback

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by David B. Williams (Author)Residents and visitors in today's Seattle would barely recognize the landscape that its founding settlers first encountered. As the city grew, its leaders and inhabitants dramatically altered its topography to accommodate their changing visions. In Too High and Too Steep, David B. Williams uses his deep knowledge of Seattle, scientific background, and extensive research and interviews to illuminate the physical challenges and sometimes startling hubris of these la...

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by Philip Jodidio (Author)Over the years, talented architects have occasionally indulged themselves with the challenge of designing small but perfectly formed buildings. Today, with reduced budgets, many architects have turned in a more focused way to creating works that may be diminutive in their dimensions, but are definitely big when it comes to trendsetting ideas. Whether in Japanese cities, where large sites are hard to come by, or at the frontier between art and architecture, small buil...

Blue and White Done Right: The Classic Color Combination for Every Decorating Style - Hardcover

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by Hudson Moore (Author), Mario Lez-Cordero (Contribution by)The legendary Schumacher design house presents an inspiring interiors survey exploring the versatile and transformative use of blue and whiteDivided by style (charming, modern, boho, traditional, etc.), Schumacher will take you on a tour of the best of blue and white decorating, featuring interiors that show just how versatile this color combination can be. The book features a guide to iconic blue and white colors (from robin's egg...

Banksy You Are an Acceptable Level of Threat and If You Were Not You Would Know about It - Hardcover

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by Patrick Potter (Author), Gary Shove (Editor)New expanded 248pp Edition. The single best collection of photography of Banksy's street work that has ever been assembled for print. If that isn't enough there are some words too. You Are An Acceptable Level of Threat covers his entire street art career, spanning the late '90s right up to the 'Seasons Greetings' Christmas piece in Port Talbot, Wales. This new edition includes his self-destructing 'Love is in the Bin' intervention, which accordin...

Measuring the Impact of the Built Environment on Health, Wellbeing, and Performance: Techniques, Methods, and Implications for Design Research - Hardcover

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by Altaf Engineer (Author), Aletheia Ida (Author), Wooyoung Jung (Author)This book reveals how subjective and objective data gathered by innovative methods of measurement give us the ability to quantify stress, health, performance and wellbeing outcomes in different built environments.Author BiographyAltaf Engineer is an architect and Associate Professor at the School of Architecture and University of Arizona Institute on Place, Wellbeing, and Performance (UA IPWP) - an interdisciplinary inst...

Homes for Our Time. Contemporary Houses Around the World. 40th Ed. - Hardcover

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by Philip Jodidio (Author)Across small cottages and lavish villas, beach houses and forest refuges, discover the world's finest crop of new homes. This cutting-edge global digest features such talents as Shigeru Ban and Marcio Kogan alongside up-and-coming names like Aires Mateus, Xu Fu-Min, Vo Trong Nghia, Desai Chia, and Shunri Nishizawa. Here, there are homes in Australia and New Zealand, from China and Vietnam, in the United States and Mexico, and on to less expected places like Ecuador a...

Relaxed Elegance: Rooms for Living Well - Hardcover

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by Brittany Bromley (Author)The first book from interior designer Bromley, whose rooms brim with a welcoming sensibility that reveal her fresh, colorful, pattern-filled take on traditional design. Known for a pretty and polished Palm Beach meets Park Avenue aesthetic, Bromley's interiors are beloved. Often described as "classic with a kick," her work is steeped in history but infused with a modernity that reflects how her clients want to live today. Bromley's first book showcases her interior...

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by Jaci Conry (Author)Coastal havens designed for laid-back living.The idea of a retreat--a place removed from one's daily stressors, a secluded haven to be enjoyed by family--is more appealing than it has been in decades. But second homes are far from a novel concept. Families have built retreats since the late 1800s, when the well-to-do began to construct reprieves in coastal areas to escape the combustive atmosphere of city life. Homes on the water have been coveted and cherished for their...

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by Raili Clasen (Author)"A guide as easy and laid-back as the surfer style that inspired it. Will make readers want to add intriguing beachy design features into their own homes."--Library JournalThe first how-to design book for capturing the effortlessly cool and playful style of California surf culture from the designer of Kelly Slater's famous Surf Ranch."Crank up the color," "Landscape your living room," and "Adult summer camp vibes" are just a handful of the mantras that drive California...

Eat, Drink, Nap: Bringing the House Home - Hardcover

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by Soho House Uk Limited (Author)The quintessential style, cooking, and home interior book from Soho House, the world's leading members club. Since the first Soho House opened its doors over 25 years ago, we've learnt a bit about what works. Contemporary, global yet with something quintessentially English and homely at its heart, this is Soho House style explained by its experts: - From planning a room to vintage finds: bringing the Soho House look home. - Our House curator's advice on how to...

The Beauty of Home: Redefining Traditional Interiors - Hardcover

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by Marie Flanigan (Author)The Beauty of Home combines refined elegance and innovative simplicity for a fresh, new perspective on traditional interior design.Magic doesn't necessarily follow a formula, but perhaps it does have a framework. Marie Flanigan's interiors are timeless and soulful--immediately recognizable, yet also reflective of her clients' individual stories. Dive deeper into the nine elements that define her work, including architecture, illumination, composition, and surprise. P...